Players May Object to Cuban Training Jaunt
Indianapolis manager Carr expects most players to consent to a six week Cuba trip for spring training in Havana. Some players with winter business may balk at the early date but the plan aims to assess players for team selection. The club will cover training costs and forego gate money from Havana exhibitions. Sunday games may be added if court rulings allow. Ollie Chill to umpire spring exhibitions at Washington Park.
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Indianapolis
Cuba
Carr
Havana
States
Supreme Court
Washington Park
Ollie Chill
Chill
Chivington
Watkins, Carr
Bobby Quinn
Carson
O'Brien
Bowlers to Elect Delegates at Marion Club Meeting
The Indianapolis City Bowling association will meet at the Marion club Sunday afternoon to elect delegates and alternates to the A B C convention in Detroit. The convention dates are March 3 and 4 and the local association will send four delegates as each ten teams yields one delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis City Bowling Association
Marion Club
Detroit
Makewell Lung Inhaler Promised to Cure Consumption
An advertisement proclaims 200000 yearly U S deaths from consumption and claims the Makewell Lung Inhaler prevents and cures the disease by direct lung inhalation. It offers an eight month course for $8 and a free information book with testimonials, mailing address 425 State Life Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makewell
Makewell Remedy Co
State Life
Intra School System Expands Student Participation
Principal George W. Benton reports 1908-09 as the first full year of intra school athletics at Short Ridge. The program fielded 178 participants across soccer, basketball, fencing, track, and baseball, up from 51 in the previous year, with high schools in Indianapolis taking first and second in the state track meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Benton
Shortridge
Sup
Kerdal
Indianapolis
Seven Pirates To Go from Pittsburg Roster
Pittsburg lists 12 candidates for release from the 36 man squad including Phil ipp Seeger Willis Leifeld Powell Mc Keephnns Tarleton Humphries Patterson Simon Frock and Dodson with decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Pittsburg
Philipp
Seeger
Willis
Leifeld
Powell
McKephnns
Tarleton
Humphries
Patterson
Simon
Frock
Dodson
Schedule of Weights Should Be Decided U
An old debate on boxing weight classes across nations. The piece argues for fixed standards like England, cites Attell and other champs using varying scales, and mocks historic title claims as shaky. It notes deposit rules, weight limits, and a chain of past champions to question legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Attell
Moran
Driscoll
National Sporting Club
boxing weight classes and titles amid historic disputes
The article discusses boxing weight classes across styles and the lack of universal titles. It traces champions and disputed claims from bantam to heavyweight, noting examples like Dixon, McGovern, Attell, Nelson, Gans, Walcott, Mellody, and Fitzsimmons and the need for a common system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
McGovern
Corbett
Britt
Gans
Langford
Johnson
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Jimmy Britt
Brit Frankly
Nelson
Abe Attell
Erne
Joe Walcott
Honey Mellody
Chelsea
Harry Lewis
Mellody
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Detroit May Promoting Own Race Meeting
Disgruntled Detroit Driving club members plan a blue ribbon meeting to oppose Grand Circuit dates, with Charles Clements leading the initiative. They allege a conspiracy robbed Detroit of its traditional opening and seek to rally Campau’s aid to reenter harness racing for this protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Driving Club
D. J. Campau
Pittsburg
Campau
Charles Clements
Kalamazoo
Memphis Club Wins Permit for Nelson Lang Fight
The Memphis Athletic Club granted a permit for the Battling Nelson Lang bout on January 21. Matchmaker Tommy Ryan announced the approval dispelling rumors that local politics or foreign influence opposed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis Athletic Club
Tommy Ryan
Outfielder George Browne Weds Marion McManus Todd
Former New York Boston and Chicago outfielder George Browne married Marion McManus Todd, chief telephone operator in Daniel Frohman's theatrical office, in New York. They met over the telephone and cemented their friendship when she saw him run the bases at the ball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Browne
New York
Boston
Chicago
Marion McManus Todd
Daniel Frohman
Browne
Ball Park
Carr's Failed Deals Leave Indianapolis Short on Pitching
Carr explains two potential major league pitchers fell through as clubs objected to sending them back to the minors. He says he hoped to announce a big league addition soon, has trimmed several options, and expects a live pitcher to boost the Witte era pitching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Indianapolis
Baseball Notes On Drafts And Transfers Across Teams
Right Off the Bat Another Indian may be with the Giants this year. Eddie Williams, a .292 hitter in 180 games for Marion Ohio, is seen as a fence breaker and out fielder. Arthur Griggs may join Louisville, while Joe Tinker credits Pill Dahlen with base stealing prowess. Charley Murphy reflects on success and criticism as Williamsport’s manager signs on. Bill Coughlin remains as Williamsport’s pilot. Charley Comiskey plans a St Patrick’s Day cornerstone for a new grandstand. Joe Ward is expected to stay with the Phillies. The Galveston Texas league franchise sold for 6300 to James Nolan. Moritz Koppel sold it. Charley Hall signs with Patsy Donovan after Red Sox acquisition of Eddie Karger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
New York
Eddie Williams
Williams
Marion
Arthur Griggs
St. Louis
Louisville
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Pill Dahlen
Ty Cobb
Charley Murphy
Red Sox
Leroy
St. Paul
Yankees
Donovan
Brean
Duluth
Coachman
Bay City
O'Toole
Brockton
Howard
Lowell
McCormick
Springfield
Mass
Bill Coughlin
Williamsport
Charley Comiskey
St. Patrick's Day
Horace Fogel
Joe Ward
Phillies
Galveston
Moritz Koppel
James J. Nolan
Moritz
Charley Hall
Eddie Karger
Patsy” Donovan
Free Home Cure Prescription Offers for Manhood Reform
A letter reproduces a claim that a physician authored a cure for nervous debility and impotency, offering to mail a free copy of the prescription to any man who writes. It touts quick, at home results and warns against patent medicines. The notice also records a trustee’s seizure of Dodson & Company assets under Indiana law for creditors, with Allan P. Vestal as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Robinson
Lusk Building
Detroit
Mich
Josephus G. Dodson
James E. Todd
Dodson & Company
Marion
State of
Indiana
Reiley C. Adams
Allan P. Vestal
Lemcke
Basketball Scores from Indiana Roundup
Wabash defeats De Pauw 3 to 1 in Crawfordsville. Franklin College beats State Normal 40 to 5 in Franklin. Earlham over Antioch 19 to 16 in Richmond. Peru MiAmis beats Indiana National Guard Company D 39 to 38 in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash
de Pauw
Franklin
Franklin College
State Normal
Richmonnd
Earlham
Antioch
Peru
Peru Miamis
Company D
Indiana National Guard of
Indianapolis
Pool Championship Match Set For New York
Champion Thomas Houston will meet Jerome Keogh of Rochester in New York for the world pool championship on January 31 February 1 and 2. Each game is to 20 points with a $1,000 purse and a $200 side bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Houston
Jerome Keogh
Rochester
Base runners win games say Indianapolis club leaders
Manager Carr emphasizes base stealing as the decisive factor alongside hitters and pitchers. He cites Ty Cobb and fellow stars as models of aggressive baserunning, praising Otto Williams for winning many games with speed and feet first slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrus Cobb
Tigers
Tyrus
Carr
Ty Cobb
Chance
Evers
Hoblitzer
Hans Wagner
Owen Bush
Wagner
A. A
Otto Williams
Otto
Indianapolis
Ebbetts Refuses to Quit as Schedule Fight Heats Up
January report shows Ebbetts of the Brooklyn Nationals refusing retirement as a 168 game season clash with Pittsburg President Dreyfuss escalates. Herrmann joins opposition, Griffith persuades Ferrmann that 168 games tire players. Johnson’s influence looms over the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ebbetts
National League
Brooklyn Club
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Dreyfuss
Brooklynite
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Clarx Griffith
Ferrmann
Bezenan 15 Knocked Out by Jimmy Dunn
In Cincinnati on January 15 Andy Bezenan was KO by Jimmy Dunn of Newcastle Pennsylvania in the second round at the Olympic Athletic club. Dunn landed a sharp left to the jaw for the stoppage. John Maroney manager of Jerry Murphy of Indianapolis aims to pit Murphy against Dunn at the Olympic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Andy Bezenoh
Jimmy Dunn
Newcastle
Olympic Athletic Club
John J. Maroney
Jerry Murphy
Indianapolis
Murphy
Olympic Club
Maroney
Dunn
Collegian Signs Cantwell With Cincinnati Club
Washington January 15 Tom Cantwell former Georgetown pitching star signed and forwarded his contract to play with the Cincinnati team for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegian
Washington
Tom Cantwell
Georgetown University
Cincinnati
Oloon Should Beat Been to Claim Title
Dr. B F Roller Seattle sports figure names wrestling champs across divisions. He backs Charley Olson as heavyweight champion though Fred Beel and Americus contend. Tremblay favored for lightweight, Gehring for middleweight, and Ackerman challenging Nike at 145 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Roller
Seattle
Gotch
Roller
Charley Olson
Olson
Fred Beel
Marshfield
Wis
Americus
Beell
Dr. Roller
Eugene Tremblay
Montreal
Henry Gehring
Cleveland
Gehring
al Ackerman
Nike
Umpire Signs Ferguson as Arbiter for Next Year
President Chivington of the American Association signs Charley Ferguson former St Paul pitcher as one of the arbitrators for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivington
American Association
Charley Ferguson
St. Paul
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United States
Harris-Thompson CO
South
Main
Home Brewing CO
Méchanica
Duesseldorfer
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Kew
Pruering
Fitz
Tommy Ryans
Bill Parkes
Stanley Ketchels
Happy Hunting Grounds
Hecht
George Gardner
Fitzsimmons
Gardner
Jack O’brien
Bob Fitz
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Hubert Latham
Faulhan
Orville Wright
Will
Ryan
Garr
Cub
Dave Connor
Hohever
Wordsworth
Bezenan
Oloon
Butler
Parker
Denis
Broadway
New York City
Yhonpisg
WM. Taylor & Son
Wallenaaes
York
Henry J. Hudes
Drugo Gist
Gleet
E. Washington St
Phhenesa
Germania Hall
Phene WA
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